Posted by Ron Hill on June 13, 2003, at 0:49:08
In reply to Re: Magnesium as a sleep aid, posted by Boba Fat on June 11, 2003, at 9:41:52
Boba Fat
> What is the differance between magnesium citrate and magnesium malate?
Different chelating agent; citrate in the first, malate in the second.
> If I buy magnesium from a health food shop will it tell me what kind it is?
Sure, just read the label.
> Also what is a chelating agent?
Others on this board could tell you much better than I, but basically it refers to the molecule bonded to the magnesium (i.e.; citrate or malate in the case at hand)
> How much do you recommend to start off with?
Start out with 400 mg (measured as magnesium) per night. Slowly titrate up to 800 - 1000 mg per night. Reduce the dosage if diarrhea occurs.
-- Ron
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